Basic Biographical Details Name: | William Richardson | Designation: | | Born: | | Died: | | Bio Notes: | William Richardson exhibited designs for villas from 48 India Street, Edinburgh in 1869-70. That exhibited in 1869 was described by the Builder as 'large enough to be styled a mansion. It was one of the best examples of Gothic applied to domestic purposes produced north of the Tweed. There is no exuberance of detail and the proportion and distribution of the parts are well-considered'. He seems to have moved to Manchester by 1876. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | 48, India Street, Edinburgh, Scotland | Business | Before 1869 | After 1870 | | | Manchester, England | Business | Before 1876(?) | | |
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1869 | Design for a villa | | | | | | | 1870 | Designs for villas | | | | | | | c. 1871 | New Parish Church | West Kilbride | | Ayrshire | Scotland | Was probably the 'Mr Richardson' who drew up the designs for the Church in West Kilbride. He was working in David Bryce's office at the time. The design was submitted for the competition by James Bogue. | | 1876 | Villa for R J Jamieson | Bo'ness / Borrowstouness | | West Lothian | Scotland | Bo'ness Dean of Guild:
A998/1876/4 Mar 1876 Plan of Villa for R.J. Jamieson Esq., Bo’ness. Plan of ground and upper floor. North, south, east, west elevations. Foundation and Roof plan. Sections Wm. Richardson, Manchester |
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